Voluntary Counseling and Testing

What is VCT?

            Voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT). VCT is a confidential counseling and HIV Antibody testing offered by DOH accredited and licensed laboratories, clinics and hospitals.

What steps will the client undergo?

• Pre-test counseling
• HIV antibody testing
• Post-test counseling

Who should undergo VCT?

            Anyone who thinks that he or she has any of the following risks of getting HIV should seek VCT.

• Unprotected sex with multiple partners
• Unprotected sex with person of unknown HIV status
• Unprotected sex with sex workers
• Unprotected anal sex between males
• Injecting prohibited drugs

*The Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Acts of 1998 (Republic Act 8504) mandates the voluntary nature of the HIV antibody test.

What are the benefits of VCT?

• Protection of self and loved ones from HIV and AIDS 
• Access and network with services

(Medical, Psychosocial, Emotional, Spiritual, Legal, Palliative etc.)